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The Newtown bee., 1887-12-23
LONG HILL.

Misses Dora Beach and Hattie Candee were in Stratford, Wednesday.
 The second in the series of Cracker club meetings assembled at l. l. Stuart's, We'd nesdaY evening. Twenty-six were pres ent. including several from other societies. They are ever welcome and have stand ing invitation, After the usual cracker club amusements, the cracker and coffee supper, with the addition of oranges, vas served. The returns were $4.
 Springs have been put on the doors at Grace church and they now keep closed
 Manager Stevenson has signed the con tract for building the toboggan slide at Parlor Rock and the Morning News says that it is to be done by January 5.
 Miss Nellie Taylor of New Milford has visited Miss Emily Warner
 E. NJ. Beardsley killed a porker that weighed 332 pounds; Henry Warner two that weighed 3S0 and 425 pounds.
 MT and Mrs Charles B Wheeler will eel ebrate their golden wedding on the 9th of January. After 50 years of welded life. they deserve honorable mention and will visit at that time, if the weather permits Mrs Wheeler to go, with Col Hall of Bridgeport.
 Mrs Abby G. HawleY recently made an enjoyable visit on her son, Walter s. Haw- ley, in his pleasant Bridgeport home. l MT and Mrs Alonzo Sherman spend the holidays in Bridgeport.
 Glad to see our ticket agent, MT French around again after two weeks illness.
 During the heavy wind. last Friday. Nr Mahoneys carriage was blown from a stone work and turned bottom side up, but no damage done.
 Mrs George Thompson is at her old home this week
 FS. Shelton butchered hog, last week weighing 454 pounds.
 The NJ. E Sunday school will have their Christmas tree, Friday night, 23d. at the church. MT White will hold special serv. ices Christmas day; all are invited.
 L. L. Stuart has fine lobster claw cac tus, bearing nearly 100 buds and blossoms
 Mrs Mary A. Porter is with her sister Mrs J. V. Dyer of Trenton, N. J., for tn, Winter
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TRUMBULL.
Mrs Charlotte Bulkley spends the holi- days in Allendale, Penn.

Mrs Charlotte Bulkley spends the holi- days in Allendale. Penn.
 Leonard A. Hawley has sold land in St. Andrews City, Florida, to w. 5. Moore of Worcester, Mass, and has received offers from Illinois parties for desirable building lots in the same city.
 G. w. Beach has recently sold his oxen, said to be the finest pair in his vicinity, if not in the town,
 Daniels Farm school closes on Friday for week s vacation.
 It encourages us to hear that Ward 8 grist mill is nearing completion and that soon we shall be relieved from going such distance with our grain. The old mill was never so appreciated as after it burn ed.
 Lewis Brinsmade traded COWS with F. J SqUinobal, last week.
 c. B. Sherwood, agent for the Home stead, is busy canvassing the town.
 One of our residents, who wishes to em- pl oy a carpenter for few days, has be- come about discouraged, after applying to or 10 and finding all too busy to ac- commodate him. Wouldn t 1t be well Ii some of our boys would return to the old practice of learning a trade, insteadfof migrating to the city to accept clerkship at salary of $6 or $S per week?
 Stephen c. Beach and wife spent Sun- day with Andrew c. Nash of Westport.
 On account of the storm, Sunday, Rev Messrs Merwin and Holden have deferred their exchange until after the holidays
 Next Sunday, the Congregational choir will give one of their pleasing praise services in the afternoon, with a short Christmas address by the pastor.
 The funeral of Mrs Miranda Booth was largely attended from the home of her daughter, Mrs Bailey. last Saturday. Rev Mir Merwin officiated. The deceased look ed very lifelike.
 Charles Wheeler is home for the holidays.
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EAST0N.

Miss Abby wakeman is able to be about; almost miracle, considering her extreme weakness of three weeks ago. She was attended by Dr Dunham of Greenfield Hill Service at Christ church on Sunday, Christmas day, at 10 30 a m Services on Sunday, January l., 10 3e m and p m and on every alternate Sunday in con- nection with Tashua until the beginning of Lent.
 Charles B Seeley of Tashua has been clearing np his wife's farm.
 The hop at Marion Williamss was brilliant affair. A large number were pres ent and all were highly entertained by the genial host and hostess.
 James Wheeler is under Dr Dunham's care.
 Miss Ida Botsford has commenced teach inx in district No 9 with l5 scholars.
 Grace Adams is with her grandmother, Mrs John Adams in Bridgeport for the Winter
 htInttuDcE buo " otOA oARRSh ettSS hall, 27th. Come and bring your friends Rev Mir Foote will preach Sunday and intends 10 spend the holidays in town. He wishes to meet as many of his parish as possible.
 George Banks mourns the loss of his faithful dog Phil. which died from poison given it by some miscreant
 Marion Williams has bought fine hound.
 Mrs W. J. Beardsley is with her daugh- ter, Mrs Erva Hurd of Shelton.
 Mrs +. P. Bradley has visited friends out of town.
 Oracle Williams has only missed four days during two terms of school; pretty well for little girl five years old.
 Miss Catherine L. Tyrrell. known among her many friends as Miss Katie, closed d long and trying siege of consumption, Tuesday, 20th, 20 years and months old. Rev Mir Bulkley will attend the funeral, to-day. (Friday) at 80 p m.
 Baldwin Beach las returned to bis home; he has rented his place to Burr Beach. He and his wife are making ready to move as soon as possible
 Mrs George Perry of Birmingham, with Mrs Zina Beach of Stratford. spent Sunday at Mrs Thomas Turney's.
 MT and Mrs William sherman attend the wedding of Edwin Godfrey and Miss Katie Coley, which took place, Wednesday, 2Ist, at 2 o'clock.
 Selectman William Ward has replaced the old tumble-down sign post with new one. which certainly Is an improvement. Walker Bates has returned home after two weeks visit in New York and other places.
 Miss Ada Turnry has been spending a week in Westport xt M. w. Wilson's.
 Messrx Burr & Co. of Monroe gave an interesting magic lantern entertainment in Judd school house, Monday evening, 10th, to full house.
 Wilbur Selleck has completed hls car riage house and has it painted It quite an Improvement.
 B. H. Peet butcherei two hogs for e. McCArty, Saturday.
 Wheeler Bros. have turned out new wagon for s. Jennings x Son of Fridge
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two handsome crazy work tidies of silk, trimmed with handsome and delicate hand made lace; two tidies of canvass foundation delicately made up with fine fabrics; tidy, crochet work, satin trimmed; 1; two pair of delicate baby socks; several knit doll hoods, very pretty indeed; two quaint little lace caps, made by lady past 70 years; number of Good Luck (horse shoe) watch pockets; two choice hemistich handkerchiefs of handsome and unique design and one difficult of execution; several cards of fine crochet edgings of different designs, useful and very pretty, also showing much skill; two delicate toilet mats of sheet wadding
 prettily trimmed; two large boquets and several smaller ones of paper flowers of various colors, very neatly made and ornamental to the fancy tables; large knit rug made by Miss Nancy Johnson, which must have taken much time to complete; good sized family of Chinese dolls, made up of pipes and peanuts, but resembling the celestials so nearly, as to make further importations unnecessary; comb and brush holder, crochet work
 finished in the lambrequin style of deco ration; pair of sober faced owls sitting together on delicate limb He gazes at her nary smile; she peeps at him. nary a grin; three sachet bags; handkerchief case; cabinet photo case; very handsome darned lace; apron, beauty; comb case; hand painted shell; Turkish scarfs; set table mats;fine embroidered handkerchief etc. The fair netted the ladies about $45, l which we consider very good indeed. as the weather was against the enterprise
 Wednesday morning, 2lst. at the home of Andrew Leavenworth by Rev D, G.
 Lawson, George Tompkins of Kent Cliffs, N. Y. and Miss Ettie Smalley of East Fish, kill, N. Y, were united in the bonds of
 matrimony. The compliments of the sea son and many happy years be theirs.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-23

CTS, asking the warden and burgesses to grant them the right to keep open their saloons till 12 at night. was received. but the friends of order and temperance will be glad to know that it was laid on the table.
 At regular meeting of the Indian We'll Commandery. No. SIP of the U. O. G. C.. held on Friday evening, George Curtiss was presented with fine silk um- brella with a gold headed handle. also a choice book to Miss Cora B. Wakelee in recognition of their valuable services to the order
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-23
SHELTON.

J. D. Foley is again able to attend to work.
 There is a welcome baby at Edward Feeney's.
 Mrs s. L Hart left. Friday morning. to visit her father in-law of York State, who suffers from a shock
 E. c. Wixom was accidentally thrown from his milk wagon. last Friday. Dr G. A. Shelton was called. but found no seri- ous injury. The horse ran. but was un- hurt The wagon was badly injured.
 Our famous man of the wheel ". s. Maltby, is represented in photograph of the Sporting World as performing one of his wonderful feats on the parapet of a bridge in Scotland.
 John Fenwick is better.
 Mrs Julia A. Field of Stepney is with her daughter, Mrs William Wheeler.
 William Wilkinson and wife recently at- tended family reunion in New York.
 The Charles L. Russell Camp, 26, s. of ", recently elected the following officers: Captain. w. w. Wheeler; Julius Burk- hardt, first lieutenant; George H. Hard ing, second lieutenant; camp council. George Harding, Julius Burk hardt. Will liam T. Chadeayne; delegate. George Harding; alternate, George weetland; chaplain. w. T. Chadeayne; first ser- geant, George Sweetland; quartermaster sergeant. William Chadeayne; sergeant of guard. George Warren; color sergeant, Will Helm; corporal guard. Chester Ful-
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EAST VILLAGE.

Elmer Latin injured his ankle and call I'd pr Stevens.
 Mrs Holmes returns to Naugatuck with Mrs A J. Smith,
 Mrs Vosseller has visited New Haven friends.
 Miss Susie Dickinson has returned 10 New York.
 Mrs Russell Hubbell, recently victim of paralysis, is low.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-23
Bucklen's Aruica Salye,

The best salve in the world for cuts, bruises. sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, letter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns and all skin eruptions, and positive ly cures piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by E. F. Hawley.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-23
NORTH BRIDGEPORT.

Thomas Willis, horse car driver whose foot was severely injured, Tuesday, by car running over it, IS son of John Willis of OK Hill.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-23
NICHOLS.

Grace Tyler, eldest daughter of H. l.. and the late Emeline H. Phillips, died on Monday. 18th, II years and months old. Pneumonia followed the ravages of whoeping cough and ended this bright young life. Rev MT Boylston attended the funeral on Thursday at p m. Bur ial at Long Hill cemetery.
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-23
XMAS.

We are now offering at LOWEST PRICES The largest variety of Fancy Goods, ,DryGoods Carpets, Toys, Dolls,etc., exhibited by any house in the city, adapted for HOLIDAY PRES'NTS Useful or Ornamental.
 Immense Stock of Toys, Dolls, Paris Berlin and Vienna Novelties. Bronze, ,Giltand Leather Goods, Jewelry, &c. HANDKERCHIEFS.
 1000 dozen Ladies', Gentlemen's and Child ren's Handkerchiefs in III
 all styles and qualities.
 GENTS
 FURNISHING GooDS. Neckwear, Silk Hand kerchiefs and Muff1ers. Suspenders, Shirts, Col lars andCuffs, Umbrellas etc.
 GLOVES.
 AlllonS numerous popular makes, we offer Celebrated Centemeri and Foster kid gloves, for which we are sole Bridgeport Agents.
 The extent of our es- tablishment enables us not only to display the largest stock of
 HOLIDAY GOODS. But also to continue all our regular depart ImentS.
 THE
 Copeland Bros. CO. All TO 4i7 MAIN STREET,
 and 101 Fairfield Avenue,
 BRIDGEPORT.
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PARK CITY CLOTHING
 HOUSE.

MOUSE. There is such a deal of gush and twaddle in the current advertisements of the clothing men that the public must be surfeitedwith their non- sense. We believe that we are addressing an intelligent public and, should we wish to do so, we could not make them believe we were doing business for the fun of the thing and without any profit to ourselves. It is our aim to do bus mess in the most straightforward, fairest man. ner and to give the best value for the least money. Thatwe are in position to do this can be readily seen from the fact that we are one of the largest manufacturers of clothing in Amer ica and we believe hundreds of our customers will attest we always bear out our announce Iments.
 WE CALL YOUR ATTENTION TO THE FOLLOWING, WITH THE REQUEST THAT IF THERE IS ANYTHING THERE WHICH INTERESTS YOU, YOU WILL FAVOR US WITH CALL. YOU ARE WELCOME TO INSPECT OUR STOCK, WHETHER YOU WISH TO PURCHASE OR NOT
 75 childrens Cape overcOats, 1-2 to years, s1 s5 300 $3 50 to $1O MEMS, YOUTHS AND BOYS OVERCOATS, Foreign Domestic Fabrics in Worsteds Kersy Eys ans and Freze in all coors qualities shades from $5 to $35.
 We do not hesitate that Overco.ts as varied and complete be found house the country The finish of goods superior all others special will be to continue to sell
 ALL SUITS AT 10 PER CENT. DISCOUNT
 And to offer
 500 DOZEN TICK AND FOUR INLAND sCARFs,
 Latest designs in Silks and ve vets at e5 and 5oc
 ~
 PARK CITY
 Clothing House.
 @4 g. 45S AGain st. Andrew F. West. Maoager BRIB8EP0RI, CONN.
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Downer & Edwards

MAMMOTH FURNITURE
 ESTABLISHMENT,
 449 & 451 Main Street, that can be found in Connecticut. One call will convince you that Bridgeport can boast the largest
 FURNITURE exhibit Especially Selected for the Holidays that can be found in this or any other city. You will find it both amusing and inter esting and greatly to your advan- tage just about these times to pay us a visit, ,when you can solve the all important "What-shall- it-be" question for a Christmas Present.
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SERVICEABLE CHRISTMAS GIFTS.

You will find one of the great est varieties of useful Holiday Presents at
The Newtown bee., 1887-12-23

The social hop at Leavenworth's hall, Tuesday evening. was one of the best dances ever held in Stepney.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-08-25
ErnnkIinyiIle Letter.

EDITOR CLARION: Our Sunday School
the 3rd of September. The object Of tins
feast is to encourage the scholars and there
by advance the best interest of the school,
Our superintendent was absent yesterday
for the first time during the sumner, tho
school was conducted by his assistant, Mr.
A. c. Whitman.
Our young friend, Mr.. c. NJ. Gall, tells us
he got from Baltimore, a box of melons, and
reports them very fine. We don't doubt his
word in the least, but about three thirds OF
one of the largest, would be more convinc-
ing and don't you forget it.
Mr. Chas. A. Eylcr a. Bro of Eylers Val
ley, purchased of Mr., j. A. Colltlowcr, that
handsome pcrcheron colt,
We are glad TO report that Mr. Henry
Groshon's valuable pcrchcron colt has entire
ly recovered.
The EMcssrs Gall have purchased Of Mr.
Calvin Speak, Il pcrchcron colt.
Mr. Geo. W. Shaw who is in the employ OF
r. &. Chase " Co, for the sale of their nurs-
cry stock, spent several days in our town
and was the guest of MIR. Chas, A. WaesChe
Uncle Joe Martin has had number OF
hands at work cleaning ms mill race
Luke Myers is the champion mud Singer
OF our town. This report will no doubt
arouse the jealousy of our witty auctionccr
but can't help that as heard somebody
made the assertion in Coliflowcr's store
during last week we had n wedding, ana
a partial moonlight FIFTEEN in our town, the
next thing in order will be y dog fight We
have a man in our town that can make more
noise than aly other person | have ever
heard. You Clarence Now listen
for Boss Yours OBSERVER
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-08-25
Guardian Hose Co., Meeting,

On Friday evening fths week the 2Gth
a meeting will be held at which the Bylaws
of the Guardian Hose Company will be sub
m,cd for ratification.
A, this meeting, AL who have been elected
and that intend to become members of the
company, will be expected to sign the Con
stitutlon and pay the Initiation Fee Of %
cents.
A full meeting is desired
For the benefit of all, we publish below Il
complete list of the names Of those who have
been elected, as follows
J. Root, VIM. Sgmund, NJ. G. Cramer, NJ.
Baltzcll, II. G. Root, J. w. Crccger, Frank
Cover, Jas Firor, G. NJ. Root, L. l., Bohlitz,
A Foreman, G. G. Black, VIM. Black, John
Stull, +, N. Cover, ]. G. Mackley, lrv. Mach
ley, G.. Parker, G.. w. Stocksdale A. p. Beat
ty, J. HRouzcr, Jas. Stokes, w. Ungcr, NJ
j. Whimorc, J. Webb II. Valentine, II.
Wsotzkcy, ]. Pcddicord, G. Sigmund, Gal.
Fox II. +. Withcrow l., Crccgcr, J. I.andcrs,
V B. Oslcr, CIV Foreman, NJ +, Foreman,
H. Johnson, NJ. A. Gaugh, I. G. Stocksdalc,
NJ. Albaugh, M. Stokes, III. Stokes J. Ungcr,
DR.. d. Lcathcrman, M. Rouzer, r. Slick, A.
Weller, j. Black, w. Yonson, w. Hcnshaw,
Col Rouzcr, N. Croft, l.. r. Wacsche, p.
IIammakcr Geo Gibbs Thco. Wacschc, NJ.
Overholtzcr, W. @. Roudabush, w. 10y
II. w. Bennett, |. 10y, 0, Wisotzkcy, Chas,
Weller, .Jno. Cover Elmer Black, w. A.
Lynn, w. A. Conner, f. llesson, Il, Gernnnd
G. ID. Kcyscr, J. A. Wcddle, J. Freeze, Jr, NJ
Bussard, G. Bachtcl, G. J. Carmack G, Cover
S. Bennett, j. H. Freeze, VIM. Macklcy, A. i.
Webb, NJ. i. Policy, Doric Weller John
lIcnshaw, G. Oslcr, W. J. Freeze, L. Zcck,
Geo. Flcaglc. J, II. Cover A. Policy.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-08-25

The iron for our water mains has begun &c
arrive at last and it will probably continue
now until the contract is complete. Work
will begin just as soon rs more Of the
lighter weights arrive.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-08-25

Head the Lutheran Reunion posters -
This occasion is being framed by those in
charge to make it even yet more cmincntly
successful than that of one year ago.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-08-25

A demand for the Mcclanicstown Water
Co.'S. stock has sprung up in Emmi,Sburg
and some sales have been made.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-08-25

An exchange says 1--WE do not possess
what we do not underestimate You are not
ON tcnable grounds, brother how about the
use IF cords in tho Frederick Nc,rs editor
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Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-08-25

There has been less re-painting OF dwell
lngs la our town this summer than for years
reason, few needed it.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-08-25

Master Howard White is spending few
weeks with his brother, Mr.. w. +. 7, White
at Washington, d. 6.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-08-25

james q. IIarne, Esq ;, of Garfield, has been
authorized to erect school house near his
place ia Philips Delight district, at proba
Die cost Of $4O0.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-08-25

Bro. Mottcr of the Chronicle wants some
one to start an ice factory in Emmitsburg.-
In about three months Bro. Mottcr will be
asking some one to open coal mine
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-08-25

The canning and preserving season is up
on US; and dent it take the sugar"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-08-25

RELIGIoUs.-Thcrc will bc preaching ut
the Lutheran Church, this place Oh Sunday
morning and evening next.
s. s. PIC.NIc.-Thc Sunday School con.
ncctcd with the NJ. +. church this place will
hold picnic on Saturday September Bird.
The ground has not yet been chosen, but
posters will be out during this week to
which you arc referred for particulars.
POULTRY AssoClATIoN,-Th Frederick
Poultry Association held Il meeting and
transacted some business pertaining to a
successful exhibition in January. Letters
have been received from many of the pet
stock ianccls throughout the State, contain
ing requests for space for crop during the
Exhibition. The catalogues are ready to be
printed Times
pRoMoTED.-Thc many friends of "Boh'
McGinniss, formerly of Gracchan, Will be
gratiticd to learn of his success in his new
home. lie has lately been promoted to the
Cashcrship Of the Fremont Elkhovn and
Missouri Valley railroad at Fremont, Ncb.
and is ENJOYING Il handsome increase in his
salary Robert las the grit and intelligence
to win his way and he is doing it nobly.
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The Lutheran 5. :. excursion to Pen Mar
on Thursday last was well attended by our
people, but the train was but poorly patron.
lied east of this point 1t is the same old
story, however, that has been repeating it
self during several years.
Mcchancstown pa,ronizcs largely every
commission excursion of others but when
one is run for her benefit, it is left for her to
furnish the cXCursionisS This IS fact and
not II very crcditablc one for other points Oh
the road.
CORPORATION IMPROVEMENTS This year
has witnessed goodly amount Of work done
on the streets matchmaking and new cross
ings. The one across Main ST., at the pub
lie school building is the first, real A, No. /
crossing placed in our streets the one on
Church.st., is nearly as good a one. The
work on W., Main-st., the cobblng Of Fore
mans Alley and the arrangements for drain.
ing that section are, we think. all very well
conceived and should benefit the property, in
that locality.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-08-25

Mr.. s. NJ Bircy will write IN average of
one fire insurance policy daily during Au
gust. First-class companies, attention to
business and advertising will account for it.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-08-25

People who attended the Rocky Spring
pic mic on Saturday last were deluged by Il
rainstorm and the vivid lightning frightened
horses and some broke loose and rushed
through the woods No injury resulted.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-08-25

WIZ. BE GRADUATED.-ln about one
month Mr. Maurice X. Stokes will receive
his diploma here and embark in life ION his
own hook" In his place, we have taken,
JAMES, son of Mr. Joseph Firor, Of this place.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-08-25

Bro YIELD OF WHEAT-Mr Geo. prtrc,
residing on the Middlcburg pike, about two
miles north of llagcrslown. thrcshcd his
wheat crop from so acres n few days ago,
and it yielded 80 bushels TO the acre, all OF
which was of the Fucastcr variety. The
largest portion of Mr. Pctrcs crop was pur-
chased by Mcssrs. lIuyctt and Schmidt for
seed wheat Il Iagcrstown NCTs.